Questions and Answers
What is the period of events before the invention of writing systems called?
Prehistory
What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
Written documents, oral accounts, art and material artifacts, and ecological markers
How does history differ from myth?
History is supported by verifiable evidence, while myth is not
What do historians use to describe, examine, question, and analyze past events?
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What are stories ordinary to a particular culture but not supported by external sources usually classified as?
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Study Notes
Prehistory and Historical Sources
- The period of events before the invention of writing systems is called prehistory.
- Historians use archaeological artifacts, oral traditions, and oral histories to seek knowledge of the past.
History and Myth
- History differs from myth in that it is based on verifiable evidence and facts.
- Myths are stories that are often symbolic, metaphorical, or supernatural, and may not be supported by evidence.
Historical Analysis
- Historians use historical methods to describe, examine, question, and analyze past events.
- These methods involve critical thinking, contextualization, and corroboration of evidence.
Cultural Stories
- Stories that are ordinary to a particular culture but not supported by external sources are usually classified as legends.
- Legends are often passed down through generations and may have cultural or symbolic significance.
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